Definition of Macdonald, Sir John Alexander in English:
Macdonald, Sir John Alexander
proper nounməkˈdɒn(ə)ldməkˈdänəld
(1815–91), Scottish-born Canadian statesman, prime minister 1867–73 and 1878–91. He played a leading role in the confederation of the Canadian provinces, and was appointed first prime minister of the Dominion of Canada.
Definition of Macdonald, Sir John Alexander in US English:
Macdonald, Sir John Alexander
proper nounməkˈdänəld
(1815–91), Canadian Liberal-Conservative statesman, born in Scotland; prime minister 1867–73 and 1878–91. He played a leading role in the confederation of the Canadian provinces and was appointed the first prime minister of the Dominion of Canada.